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Gaming News Archives - Page 4982Casino Windsor Regains Top Spot14 August 2002
News Brief: Casino Windsor, whose Metro Detroit market share eroded from first to a distant third after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has regained its standing as the region's busiest gambling parlor.
Out-of-Towners Won't Face Connecticut Tax14 August 2002
News Brief: A Connecticut lawmaker's effort to squeeze tax dollars from out-of-state winners of slot machine jackpots failed during final budget negotiations this week.
Scaraboo, Siemens Bets on Online Gambling14 August 2002
International News Brief: German software start-up Scaraboo and telephone equipment maker Siemens are betting on ‘live-betting’ where punters can bet on the outcome of game once its begun.
Phillipines President Blocks Plan for More Slots14 August 2002
International News Brief: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo today scrapped a plan by the state gambling agency to open more slot-machine arcades in the Philippines amid mounting protests.
Opposition to Connecticut Casino Proposals Grow14 August 2002
News Brief: Opposition is growing against the Nimpuc tribe’s proposal to build a casino in Connecticut.
Lawmakers Don't Like Rule to Stop Drunks from Gambling14 August 2002
News Brief: If customers are so drunk at a gambling table that they lose the farm, it's their own fault, a Louisiana legislative committee decided Tuesday.
It's Midnight for Washington Minicasinos14 August 2002
News Brief: Pierce County's ban on minicasinos takes effect at midnight tonight, forcing one card room in Spanaway and another in Parkland to close their doors for good.
Nevada Regulators Want to Mandate Slot System14 August 2002
Nevada gaming regulators presented casino industry executives with a groundbreaking plan that would require the state's casinos to keep closer tabs on their slot machines through the use of online metering systems.
With Anticipation Emerges as Breeders' Cup Threat13 August 2002
Saturday's Sword Dancer Handicap produced backing for the Breeders' Cup Turf event as the $500,000 Saratoga warm-up saw With Anticipation defend his title during 1 1/2-mile Grade I turf tour.
Surge Protectors13 August 2002
Have you got a surge protector on your computer ? Summer is a good time to consider getting one
Malaysian Call Girl Loses Big13 August 2002
International News Brief: A Malaysian prostitute who had never gambled before ended up with a huge gambling debt and was made to borrow money from a loan shark.
Fair Enterprise Buys Block of Magna Stock13 August 2002
News Brief: Fair Enterprise Ltd., a company that is wholly controlled by Bergenie Anstalt, an associate of Magna Entertainment Corp. Chairman Frank Stronach, has purchased 304,000 shares of Magna stock.
July Revenue Rises for Most Kansas City Casinos13 August 2002
News Brief: Three of four Kansas City, Missouri, casinos had increased revenue in July, but only Argosy Casino's number of patrons increased for the month compared with last year.
Great Canadian Casinos Report Profit13 August 2002
News Brief: Great Canadian Casino reports revenues in Q2 rose to $22.97 million, up from $14.63 million in Q2 2001. They also had a $4.3-million profit for the quarter, or 21 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $4.65 million, or 25 cents a share, in Q2 2001.
Mikohn Amends Credit Line13 August 2002
Mikohn Gaming has reached an amended agreement regarding its credit line facility with Foothill Capital Corporation.
Former Video Poker Baron Files for Bankruptcy13 August 2002
News Brief: Former South Carolina video poker baron Henry Ingram has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, where he now lives.
Horseshoe Gaming Revises Q2 2002 Net Income13 August 2002
Horseshoe Gaming has revised its Q2 2002 net income to $2.5 million from the previously reported $5.4 million.
UN Considers International Lottery13 August 2002
International News Brief: World lottery chiefs met for the first time yesterday to discuss launching an international lottery that would benefit the cash-strapped United Nations and could have a first prize that makes payments from even the so-called `mega’ lotteries look like small change.
Indian Gaming Measure Approved for Ballot13 August 2002
News Brief: A third Arizona Indian gambling initiative qualified Monday for the November ballot. Meanwhile, the Arizona Supreme Court ordered state officials to change an official description of a rival measure.
California Governor Ends Ban on Gambling Talks13 August 2002
Governor Gray Davis has lifted his moratorium on discussing new casino agreements with Indian tribes after a federal court ruled in favor of the state's Indian gambling law.
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